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Maine Islamic leaders battle misconception about vaccines and fasting during Ramadan
Islamic leaders around the country are spreading the word ahead of Ramadan that it’s OK to be vaccinated for the coronavirus during fasting for the most sacred month of the year for Muslims.
By DAVID SHARP and MARIAM FAMAssociated Press
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PORTLAND — Islamic leaders are using social media, virtual town halls and face-to-face discussions to spread the word that it’s acceptable to be vaccinated for the coronavirus during daily fasting that happens during Ramadan, the most sacred month of the year for Muslims.
During the holy month which begins next week, Muslims across the world abstain from all food and drink from sunrise to sunset before typically congregating for evening prayers and iftar meals. The vaccine discussion centers on whether an inoculation amounts to the prohibited act of ingesting something while fasting.